Minnows

Coached by Sarah Martinez and Andy Green

Minnows are non-swimmers and are mostly four years old. They have half-hour lessons on Saturday mornings at Dorking Leisure Centre. There are usually two consecutive mixed-ability groups starting at 8:00 and 8:30 am.

Teachers are Sarah and Andy and they work with the children in the pool. Sometimes other Club teachers stand in for them. Older squad members come regularly to assist and parents sit around the pool to watch. The aim is to introduce children to swimming and water skills in an atmosphere that is friendly and fun, encouraging them to progress at their own pace while working towards badges and certificates that represent their achievement.

Once the children are able to swim 10m they are usually invited to join the Shrimps group of Dorking Swimming Club. Shrimps are taught on Thursdays (Club Night) at Dorking Sports Centre from 6:00 to 6:30pm where contact with the rest of the club is developed.

 

Please note the following dates: 

Start spring term	Saturday 7th January 2012
Half term	No swimming Sat 18th February
End spring term	Saturday 24th March 2012

 

 

 

Start spring term	Saturday 21st April 2012
Half term	No swimming Sat 9th June
End spring term	Saturday 14th July 2012